Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals
“Two-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about being told they have the disease—higher than for any other medical condition, including dementia and having a heart attack—according to polling.”
Healthy Eating Index
“Poor diet quality is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Measuring total diet quality is complex, so some analyses have focused only on individual dietary constituents. However, such a reductionist approach may provide limited information, so a more integrated approach that captures the total diet, or dietary pattern, is useful. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a measure of overall diet quality, independent of diet quantity, that measures alignment with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”
You Know You’re From…Stevens Point: Alternative Medicine
“STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) – A barbershop quartet from Stevens Point says their music can help heal the soul. They’re called ‘Alternative Medicine.’ “It’s a ton of fun to sing with these guys,” the quartet’s tenor Patty Bourgeois says. What’s not to love about a barbershop quartet? When done right, it can send you to a happy place. “It’s better than any drug,” baritone Joel Bourgeois adds.”
New Study Reveals Exercise Brain Boost Can Last for Years
“Researchers from the University of Queensland have found that high-intensity interval training significantly enhances brain function in older adults, with cognitive improvements lasting up to five years. This study, led by Emeritus Professor Perry Bartlett and Dr. Daniel Blackmore, confirms that such exercise can not only improve but sustain cognition in aging populations, potentially reducing the risks and costs associated with dementia.”
PausePoint Helps Employees and Professionals Prioritize Mental Health
“FORT MYERS, Fla., July 15, 2024 /CNW/ – PausePoint is dedicated to seamlessly integrating mindfulness and well-being into daily life, providing users with the means to intentionally schedule breaks into their days.”
3 signs your diet is causing too much muscle loss – and what to do about it
“When trying to lose weight, it’s natural to want to see quick results. So when the number on the scales drops rapidly, it seems like we’re on the right track. But as with many things related to weight loss, there’s a flip side: rapid weight loss can result in a significant loss of muscle mass, as well as fat. So how you can tell if you’re losing too much muscle and what can you do to prevent it?”
New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
“Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant. In the just-published paper, the researchers identified chia genes associated with improving nutrition and sought after properties for pharmaceuticals that could be used to treat everything from cancer to high blood pressure. The seeds of the chia plant have received widespread attention in recent years because of the nutritional punch they pack.”
